A bundled model is a single model comprised of individual models. For example, a laptop,
printer, keyboard, and mouse can be combined into a single bundled model. If you assign any one
asset from the bundled model to an individual, that person receives all the components in the
bundle.
Bundled models can be abstract or concrete.
- Abstract
- Permits use of one model in multiple bundles. The abstract bundle is created as a
container. One asset in the bundle is specified as the main component. Model categories define
which assets can be included in a bundle. Model categories also define what can be the main
component of a bundle.
Add a main component to make it easier to track the bundle
components. For example, create an abstract bundle adding a computer as the main component
and a mouse and keyboard as additional components. When the bundle is assigned to a user, the
asset record for the computer shows the computer, mouse, and keyboard all assigned to the
user. Abstract bundles are used more often than concrete bundles.
- Concrete
- Is a fixed bundle where the main component is an asset. Specify the main component and the
other components to create an exact bundle. Concrete bundles do not allow for a many-to-many
relationship with models.
Keep the following tips in mind when creating and using bundled models.
- Bundles can be nested inside bundles.
- Any type of model can be used in a bundle.
- When a parent link is defined, the fields related to assignment and state of the child
assets are read-only. They are populated based on the parent's assignment and state
fields.
- If you make a change to the parent bundle, the children in the bundle are affected. For
example, if you assign a bundle to an individual, all child asset records show that same
individual as the person assigned.
- You cannot pre-allocate bundles.
- In a bundle, consumables are consumed and assets are set to the same state as the master
component.
- Only the bundle, not individual components, can be part of a transfer order.
- You control what can go into a bundle through the model category. For example, the model
category Servers could be set to never allow servers in bundles.
- To create a collection of software, you must create a suite instead of a bundled model.
- A software license cannot be the master component of a bundle.
To create an abstract model, set the model category to Bundle and add
the components. To create a concrete model, create a model in the module and add components.
